Chemical Industry

Who knew so many people were losing sleep over their sheets? I didn't. Not until my column about creating a heavenly haven appeared two weeks ago, which tripped a feather-storm of emails from readers talking – and asking me -- about that most intimate part of their life: What they sleep with. Some readers scolded me for not sharing more, like this male reader from Florida: "Dear Ms. Jameson: I looked forward to your thoughts about (sheet) details one should look for and was disappointed. I expected data on thread counts, fibers and fabrics, colors, strong border designs, wearability and feel, to mention a few factors that might relate to "luxurious," and not how...

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